Magomed Ankalaev isn’t getting sucked into all the drama ahead of his rematch with Alex Pereira.
After taking the light heavyweight throne from ‘Poatan’ in March, Ankalaev will put his crown up for grabs against the Brazilian bruiser in one of the most anticipated sequels of the year.
In the weeks leading up to their UFC 320 headliner, tensions have been rising between the two 205-pound stars. But after exchanging words at the UFC Performance Institute last month, Ankalaev is content to leave the “baggage” behind and focus on the task at hand.